The moment we get up in the morning there is a mental to-do list that is going on. The hours keep passing by and we keep crossing off the check-list. Sometimes my mind is so overloaded and cluttered with things to do that I don’t even know from where to start and where to end.

Having a baby and trying to work from home is not easy. As much as I love being a mother it still takes a toll on one’s health and mind. Being creative is another ball game. But life goes on and we have to do what we have to do. If we don’t have to work or take care of loved ones, life would be pretty boring. I can’t imagine a day when I don’t have anything to do.

It would be great to know how to polish our time management skills and declutter the mind. Reading books have helped me a lot in finding ways to take out some time for myself and manage to get things done. I wonder what we would have done if there were no libraries or books. Imagine!

Now let’s jot down the things that can help us all:

Take one day at a time, my husband would always say. No matter how many things we have to get done, we just have 24 hours right. Whatever it is that you have to do, break it down into mini tasks. Get them done one by one. If writing it down helps in any way, then do it.

Get it done quickly. Sometimes I am in la-la land while doing laundry or cooking or doing anything else. I have noticed if I focus on what I am doing, I am able to get the task done in half the time. Staying focus is the key, my friend.

Declutter your physical surroundings. When my room is a mess especially the bed. It seems like everything is messed up. Make a habit of cleaning up your bed the moment you get up. In the living room, the couch is a culprit. The pillows should be fluffed or organized properly. And that upholstered chair in your room with all the clothes- Please sort it out.

Get plenty of sleep. Well, at least enough for you to function properly. I am ready to bite if I don’t have enough sleep. Ask my husband Lol. We think that if we sleep less and get everything else done, it won’t matter. Research shows that sleep deprivation can actually cause memory loss, depression, anxiety and impairs judgement.

Take out some time for yourself. At least do something. Read a book, listen to some music, paint, work out or write. Get connected with your creative side. It’s a feeling of accomplishment that will keep us going on. Even if I get 15 minutes and get to read few pages of a book. I feel happy. Self- care is essential, a must do.Our mind is cluttered when we are thinking too much, over stressing and worrying about every little thing. If you live with family. Trust them with chores. Always ask for help. Learn to delegate. If you live alone, make a list of things and get organized. Every day is a new day and it won’t be the same as before. Slowly and steadily improvement happens.Give yourself a break!
xoxo

Sometimes life really hits you hard. you lose track of your dreams and ambitions. We are just stuck in a loop. A loop of getting up in the morning, doing a 9-5 for the sake of good education of our kids and weekends are either spent in malls or where ever. I should be happy about this, right. I mean so many people would love to have this routine. But well I am not.

Now someone would ask, why not? you have everything you wanted. I am sure a lot of you would agree with me. It’s just that feeling of emptiness inside. I stopped blogging. It took me two years to come back to it. I had to think, and think and think!! Think about why I actually started. The answer was within me but it took me a while to get to that. I don’t want to reach the stars or become a billionaire, I seriously don’t. What I want is to make a difference in someone’s life through any means possible. So well here I am to help you.

It’s never too late to start over. If you weren’t happy with yesterday, try something different today. Don’t stay stuck– you are not a tree.

Here are some pointers that helped to get my mojo back:

Get Started- Start writing, even if you can’t think of a topic just start writing. Content will naturally start flowing and then you can edit as per your requirement.

Find motivation in your daily life. All of our lives are different. The internet is a medium where people want to read and learn about personal experiences. Your blog is YOU! So write what you know and feel.

Write down topics as they come to you. A lot of times when I am doing something with my family, or out somewhere- it would click. oh I should write about this and at that moment I would rather write it down on my phone or just make a mental note.

Please ignore the number of followers you have or views. Well, this one is hard. But trust me this is a big no-no. Cause it really demotivates you. If no one is reading, what’s the point writing? I know right! Well, first of all, you are writing cause you love writing and secondly someone somewhere will read- Eventually.

Make an editorial calendar. Mark the days that you want to blog or just decide that I have to blog three times a week. Treat yourself when you are done 🙂

Space for yourself- This one is my favourite. Get a nice cozy spot, light a candle and a cup of coffee. Then let your thoughts flow.

Get help whenever you are stuck. I would ask my husband to either read my blog and tell me how to improve. Sometimes he would just say something out of the norm and that would motivate me. Always get a second opinion from any friends or family. They are the best critique.

As I am writing this post, I feel that I am writing it for myself. You have to believe in yourself, no matter what. Just believe in yourself. Don’t have self-doubt come in your way.

You have what it takes just have to believe in yourself, Stay positive and don’t let negativity stop you. Hope this post really helped. Good Luck!